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In this episode, we are joined by Selam, an Australian-Ethiopian, where we discuss the immigrant experience, how it is in school, in the workplace, and even at home... We also talk about the expectations of being a child of immigrants.

While being an eldest daughter can be rewarding, it also has its challenges. With our guest Simran, we discuss the roles, responsibilities and expectations the three of us have as eldest daughters. We talk about how this role has evolved and the way our siblings are treated compared to us.

We walk through what it's like being brown and in an interracial relationship with Swenisha who's currently in one. Merging cultures, hesitancies, and the thoughts of community aunties and uncles - we discuss these and more.

In this episode, we not only look at mental health issues but their possible solutions as we debunk myths and review the progress of different nations. Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, President of the International Association for Women’s Mental Health and professor of psychiatry, walks us through these issues as we uncover the toll the pandemic took...

Is it worth having a full-blown relationship at our age, being 20 & 21? How has our culture impacted our expression of love, and why do we keep coming back to people we know are just not right for us? We explore all these questions and more in a much more intimate reflection of our past and our current lives.

This episode is hard-hitting and real. Tarang Chawla, who is an Australian writer, lawyer and activist, joins us to discuss sexual violence, consent and masculinity. We use the current events in Australian politics, namely the rape allegations made by Brittany Higgins, to examine this wider culture of power dynamics and discrimination. We factor questions of race into the broader discussion and consider the role of reputation in South Asian communities. 

Lying to parents, having to achieve academically and having identity crisis, such are the lives of South Asians... In this episode we'll be covering all experiences to do with being brown, including the FOB stereotype and our oh so amazing love lives, and of course, we can't forget our brown f***boys.

C/W: Rape, sexual assault and sexual violence.  Welcome back to Season 2 of Brown and Feminist, the Culture & Conditioning season. We explore everything from choking, pornography, experiences at clubs, to what constitutes sexual assault and what can be done to foster a healthy consent culture. We are joined with Rain as we unpack these topics. If you or anyone you know is experiencing sexual assault or harassment, please see the following links/numbers for support and further information: 1800 806 292 (Sexual Assault Crisis Line) www.casahouse.com.au (Victorian Centre Against Sexual Assault) 9635 3600 (Victorian Centre Against Sexual Assault) 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) (National Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Helpline) https://www.lawreform.vic.gov.au/sexual-assault-support-services#General (Further websites) 

Now that we've come to the end of our first season, we thought to compile some of the words left unsaid in the episodes and in most cases, a short run-through of everything we've experienced via and with the podcast. Our focus on each episode varied on how much was left unsaid; what was said regarding the black and PROUD episode applies to the Indigenous and PROUD episode as well. This season finale reveals more of our personalities and feelings towards this journey. Thank you for listening and we'll keep you posted on the b&f ig page: brownandfeminist. 

We are joined by Shak to discuss pride itself, specifically pride in the gay community. From Shak's experience of 'coming out' to accepting his own sexuality, this episode touches on the relationship between self-worth and sexuality. We raise points such as why humans feel the need to label others and the possible role of religion in shaping social norms like sexual orientation.

We shine light on brands like GUCCI, Marc Jacobs and Dolce & Gabbana, whether it's ethical to keep buying from them and why people persist to do so. We review the weight of words and the complexities of food - can cooking/ selling food be culturally appropriating?!?! Is that going too far? We chip in African, South Asian and East Asian perspectives with Tobechi and Nurul.

In this episode, we unpack toxic masculinity and toxic femininity with Rivas. We discuss the pressures placed on men and women, what toxic masculinity means, how it compares to toxic femininity and expectations in relationships.

In this one, we discuss the effects of colonialism on the Indigenous people of today and the changes that are required for a more inclusive future ft. Julianne, an Indigenous woman and an admin of the facebook group "Indigenous Australia"  with thousands of followers globally

Dilan, fitness coach and founder of @dnafitnessuk,  joins us on this episode. We discuss physical health, staying motivated, the benefits of yoga,  having a positive mindset, and whether being fat is unhealthy. Dilan gives us tips for staying healthy during lockdown.

This week, we talk about the effect of masculine ideals on body image, including that of Hollywood, Kollywood and Bollywood. We continue this discussion, answering questions about a woman's (our) take on male body image.

We go through a variety of struggles to do with body confidence whilst touching on the influences of mainstream and social media from a woman's point of view ft. Mumtaz. Stay tuned for next week's episode from a male's point of view.

We strip away the blanket of comfort as we discuss white privilege, white fragility and the need to discuss this topic openly ft. Nadia.

In today's episode, we touch on why it is important to support the Black Lives Matter movement and the involvement of social media. We listen in on the black experience in Australian society, courtesy of Chiamaka and address the police brutality happening in our own backyards.

We unpack what feminism is, why it’s such a controversial term, the bad stigma associated with the term and why we need to reclaim it. Featuring Karthik.

We touch on first dates, superficial icks and ticks, red flags and more. We contemplate different facets to dating ~ Settling in relationships, that then move on to marriage - is marriage the biggest accomplishment? If not, what is? What about wrong person, right time / Right person, wrong time?